The Historic BAL Theatre was built in 1946, and is one of America's only surviving theatre's still operating today that has never been shutdown. The Historic BAL Theatre has been continually operating since its opening day, July 3, 1946. The Historic BAL Theatre is the East Bay's home for Public & Private Family Entertainment, Special Events, Fundraisers, Live Music, Comedy, Lectures, Magic, Documentaries, Sci-Fi & Horror Films, Foreign films, Independent films, Silent films, Classic films and so much more. 

The Dillmans are the current owners and operators of the Historic BAL Theatre here in San Leandro California. They purchased the theatre in 2008 and have been working very hard to restore and keep the theatre alive "on our shoe string budget" for the community and for their love and passion for Vintage Theatres. The Family is constantly helping others with fundraisers and producing community events at the Theatre, but now they need your help so they can keep the Theatre alive and running as they continue to save and restore the theatre. The Theatre has 800 seats to restore, original murals that need to be preserved, and so much more.  The Dillmans are seeking your support in their effort to restore The Historic BAL Theatre to it's original slender and rightful place as the Beacon of Hope, family Entertainment and Change in the City of San Leandro.

They are first hoping to raise a minimum of $500,000 with a greater goal of $5,000,000 to help with the continued restoration projects, maintenance and upgrades of the theatre and its equipment. The funds will also be used to help cover any legal fee's that may arise from defending the Theatres grandfathered rights to host live entertainment, movies, comedy, lectures and so much more.

The Historic BAL Theatre was built in 1946 by Rene T. LaMarre. Rene T. LaMarre and George Drummond built The Historic BAL Theatre out of their love and passion for live entertainment, movies and so much more.

In the 1940's Rene T. LaMarre was A Vaudevillian, theatre proprietor, business adventurer, speedway enthusiast, sportswriter, m.c. and co-owner of Trilon Records with George Drummond. Rene T. LaMarre was born on August 14, 1907. Rene T. Lamarre was also a talent scouting m.c. at various movie houses in the Oakland, California area. LaMarre would walk on stage and present his little warm-up comedy sketch, then bring out a conjurer, comedian, singer or dancing act.

In the early 70's The Martin Family's "Republic Theatre Company" began operating and owning the theatre and like "Rene T LaMarre" the Martin family continued the tradition of live entertainment, films and so much more. Their initial focus was serving the spanish community as they had the biggest names in Latin America Like Vicente Fernandez & Juan Gabriel perform at The Historic BAL Theatre. Throughout the Martins ownership they continued to host live events, movies and so much more both private and public .

Then in 2008 the Dillman family began owning and operating the Historic BAL Theatre. Danny Dillman much like Rene T. LaMarre, and the Martin Family was deeply connected to the entertainment world. Danny has written and produced music with legendary entertainers and producers. Danny has managed and booked tours for superstar recording artist. Danny Dillman is an entrepreneur, singer, songwriter, producer, director, computer engineer, 3rd generation treasure hunter and ancient civilization researcher with over 25 years of experience within the entertainment and high-tech industries.

The Dillman family has invested and dedicated their entire life into saving the Historic BAL Theatre and protecting its rights to host live entertainment, movies and so much more.

We hope that you will choose to support the Dillman Family by standing with them to help, save and protect this treasure of American History from all those who desire to erase the Historic BAL Theatre's past and future.